BROODING


Meaning of BROODING in English

adjective

Etymology: from present participle of brood (II)

1. : that broods: as

a. : sitting on eggs

b. : given to meditating moodily or sullenly

2.

[from gerund of brood (II) ]

: used for breeding or brooding

a brooding pouch

• brood·ing·ly adverb

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